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Alternate Name(s): Pyorrhea - gum disease; Inflammation of gums - involving bone ...... Periodonditis is a dental disorder that results from progression of gingivitis, involving inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth.
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Necrotizing periodontal disease is an infection characterized by necrosis of gingival tissues, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone. These lesions are most commonly observed in individuals with systemic conditions such as HIV infection, malnutrition and immunosuppression...
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Information on gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) and treatments (dental implants, scaling, planing, regeneration, tissue grafts, laser surgery) as well as a periodontist referral service. ... What You Need to Know About Periodontal Health...
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Periodontitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support the teeth. Teeth are supported by the gums, or gingiva. A tooth's root is anchored to its socket by fibers ... ... Periodontal (Gum) Disease Overview...
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Periodontology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Periodontology , or Periodontics , is the branch of dentistry which studies supporting structures of teeth, and diseases and conditions that affect them. The supporting tissues are known as the per...
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This page provides current information about Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) as it relates to the public. ... Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between...
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Information about normal gums as well as periodontal disease and its treatment including root planing and surgery. ... Everything You Wanted To Know About Periodontal Disease and Treatment...
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Illustrations, causes, prevention, and treatment, from the National Library of Medicine. ... Gingivitis is a form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease involves inflammation and infection that destroys the tissues that support the teeth, including the gums, the periodontal ligaments, and the tooth sockets (alveolar bone).
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